How to care for hydrangeas after winter?
Although winter still brings frost and snow in the gardens, it is worth starting in February. This is the time when plants come to life and the soil slowly begins to warm up under the influence of the first rays of sunlight.
First, it is worth removing winter coverings from hydrangeas when the temperature exceeds about 5 ° C and make sure that the shoots are not damaged. Removing dry, broken fragments and loosening the root mound and adding a bit of compost is a good start for the healthy development of the bushes. According to gardening tips, it is best to start the first fertilization of hydrangeas in March, when the plants begin to intensively absorb nutrients, especially nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which support both leaf growth and subsequent flowering.
Start collecting now, use it in March
You can prepare some fertilizers in February to have them ready just when the hydrangeas begin to grow intensively.
Citrus fruit peels
Once you collect orange or lemon peels, dry them and store them in a dry place. In spring, they can be mixed with the soil around the roots – they will slightly acidify the soil and provide potassium, nitrogen and magnesium.
Fermented yeast nutrient
A simple fertilizer can be prepared by mixing yeast with sugar and water and then fermenting for a few days. After diluting, this solution is watered during the growing season to support the growth and immunity of the plants.
Why is it worth fertilizing in March?
Garden experts emphasize that hydrangeas respond best to fertilization when the earth begins to warm up – in March. Appropriate fertilizers provided at this time help plants set strong flower buds and make better use of the upcoming growing season.
It is worth remembering that fertilization is not only a matter of the amount of ingredients, their proper selection and use in accordance with the needs of the plant at a given moment of the season are equally important.
